One Direction through the years in pictures

One Direction through the years in pictures

As One Direction approach their impending hiatus we take a look back at their best moments. From the early X Factor days and Zayn leaving the band to their 2015 On The Road Again tour they've had some times we'll never forget

We literally wish this was a real thing!

OK, so maybe they won't be setting the charts alight anytime soon, but they most certainly be making their mark on the football field as all 3 are taking part in this year's Soccer Aid.

One Direction have been on hiatus since the lads finished their farewell tour last year [Getty]

The charity football match will see Niall's Rest of the World team go up against ex band mate Louis Tomlinson's England team.

Speaking about his chance to Digital Spy, he revealed: "We’ve got Ronaldinho, I think that pretty much says enough. Just in general it’s gonna be an unbelievable experience."